Trick For Laminating Small Pieces
Last week I showed you how we are using colored pieces of paper to help with English lessons in our homeschool. I wanted to share a quick tip that I learned while laminating the strips. There is nothing more frustrating…
[REVIEW] Forces of Nature (National Geographic)
We’ve recently become members of the Adventure Science Center. As a part of our package, we received complimentary tickets to the Sudekum Planetarium. I checked the movie options and thought that Forces of Nature by National Geographic looked pretty neat.…
Homeschool Lessons with Colored Paper
After attending the session with This Reading Mama at TTD Day #1 I came away with several great ideas and asked my mother-in-law to be on the lookout for deals on sticky notes or notepaper. She got us this awesome…
[REVIEW] Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant Trilogy (Veronica Roth)
Divergent TrilogyVeronica Roth A few weeks ago I devoured Divergent and then promptly saw the movie. Since then, I have powered my way through the 2 other books in the series. These are my thoughts on the entire story line.…
Why I’m Opting Out of Easter Service
I still remember Easter morning of 2012. I often remember the bad moments more than the good. It’s something I’m trying to change, but this particular morning was SO disastrous that it still lingers in my mind two years later.…
[REVIEW] Growing Up Duggar (Jana, Jill, Jessa & Jinger Duggar)
Growing Up DuggarBy: Jana, Jill, Jessa & Jinger DuggarPreview Here I was so excited when I learned that the four oldest Duggar girls were writing a book. I can’t quite seem to get enough of this family and I was…
[REVIEW] Chore Monster App
I first learned about the Chore Monster app on Day 3 of the Teach Them Diligently Conference. It was one of the first things I implemented upon my return and we are L-O-V-I-N-G it! For starters, this is an easy…
[REVIEW] Divergent (Veronica Roth) – Book & Movie
DivergentBy: Vernoica RothPreview Here I’ve mentioned a few times before that I only like to read fiction books that I know are being made into movies. It is what it is. I’ve put off reading Divergent mostly because I read…
March 2014 in Pictures
Be sure to check out our March 2014 Monthly Update. Made snow cream for the 1st time. She’s big into snakes these days. In particular, corn snakes. Cleo (AKA Houdini) K-Diddy and Skylar at Aunt Whitney’s Wedding The BEST flower…
March 2014 Family Update
March was kind of a whirlwind. Even more so than our usual tornado-like life, but it was awesome! Here’s why…. Early in March I attended the Empowering Fearless Birth conference in Tennessee. It was so fun to be around so…